As the academic year approaches, concerns about the occupation of schools by security and military forces have intensified. Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, the Governor of Tehran, officially announced yesterday that educational buildings and spaces belonging to the Ministry of Education must be returned to this institution. But the main question is whether this request will become a reality?
War and School Closures
Since the beginning of the 40-day war last Esfand, schools across Iran have been closed or held online due to the emergency conditions. Even after the ceasefire was announced on Farvardin 19, online education remained the only solution. Numerous reports indicate that during this time, schools have been occupied by military, law enforcement, and security forces.
These forces not only have control over educational buildings but also some of the police stations destroyed during the war are using school spaces to provide services. This situation is extremely concerning and has raised worries among parents and students.
The Future of the Academic Year
The Governor of Tehran has emphasized to all responsible agencies that the necessary conditions for the start of the academic year must be provided. But will these requests yield results? Given the current conditions and the occupation of schools, it seems that the academic year will face serious challenges.
While Motamedian is seeking to return schools to the Ministry of Education, the reality is that security forces are still present in these spaces, and this could become a significant obstacle to the start of the academic year. Many families are worried that this situation may lead to the complete elimination of in-person education, forcing students to continue their studies online again.
